Nick, Kia and their Mississauga Magic teammates are on the road, heading off to an elite hoop tournament in the Mid-West. Feeling outmatched by many of the high profile teams, the kids are still looking forward to a good time. However, Coach Barkley, who played college ball in the area and is still regarded as a hero, has other ideas. As usual, nothing but winning will be good enough for Coach. As the tournament progresses, the Magic players learn to believe in themselves and come to realize that they can hold their own against the opposing teams. And then, just as the team seems to have a shot at making the finals, the eligibility of one of their players is questioned and they face disqualification. Will the team spirit the road trip has instilled be strong enough to get the kids over this hurdle?
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"The reading is easy and fast paced and basketball fans will love the excitement of the competition." (Resource Links 20011214)
"Walters captures humourous situations very well...The dialogue is witty and adds to the delight of the story." (CM Magazine )
"Walters captures humourous situations very well...The dialogue is witty and adds to the delight of the story." (CM Magazine )
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"It's pretty strange having my two guys going away without me," my mother said as she leaned in the open sliding door of the van. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
forty teams, coach yelled, defending champions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Coach Barkley, New York, Coach Barton, Wild Cats, Len Barkley New!
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"It's pretty strange having my two guys going away without me," my mother said as she leaned in the open sliding door of the van. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
forty teams, coach yelled, defending champions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Coach Barkley, New York, Coach Barton, Wild Cats, Len Barkley New!
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